OPT approval dependent on level of certification?


phoenix27

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Hi,

I have already finished my masters 2 years ago in SINGAPORE and have 2 years work experience after my masters in INDIA.

In order to do something meaningful I started studying full-time certification in a community college and got F1 visa. I am also eligible to apply for OPT.

But my concern is that this certification is a good certification but not an undergraduate, graduate or MASTER level certification. It is a very basic certification from a community college.

As my certification is a basic certification, will my OPT be denied on these grounds?

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Who told you that your certification qualified for OPT? Check with the DSO at your college to determine what your options are.

A CC certificate after a masters degree was foolish; you should have used your academic credentials to obtain another degree.

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Who told you that your certification qualified for OPT? Check with the DSO at your college to determine what your options are.

A CC certificate after a masters degree was foolish; you should have used your academic credentials to obtain another degree.

I am eligible for OPT, plus the certification I am doing is pertaining to the job I did earlier. In fact I am actually learning more things about Information Systems.

My concern is only that whether they will deny my OPT on the grounds of this certification being a basic professional certificate?

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OPT employment authorization is only available to foreign students who have graduated from an accredited U.S. university with a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree, and must be applied for within 60 days of completion of the degree program. A "Masters 2 years ago in Singapore" does not qualify for OPT on both accounts ... it is (i) a non U.S. university, and (ii) the degree was completed more than 60 days ago. As for a certification from a community college, that also does not qualify for OPT as it is not a university degree

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